In the American League, Baltimore and Kansas City produced three winners apiece.

Shortstop J.J. Hardy, center fielder Adam Jones and third baseman Manny Machado for the Orioles, along with Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left fielder Alex Gordon and first baseman Eric Hosmer.

"It's a tremendous honour," Hosmer told reporters, of his first such award. "I couldn't thank all my team mates enough and the infield around me for doing their part."

Rounding out the AL winners were Boston's second baseman Dustin Pedroia and right fielder Shane Victorino, and Toronto pitcher R.A. Dickey. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)